Prepare for a spooktacular Halloween celebration this year at The Bay Talland. We have plenty of events and activities that promise Halloween fun for everyone, so keep reading to see what you can get up to during your stay with us this spooky season.
Spooky Events At The Bay Talland
See what you can get up to right on your doorstep if you decide to stay with us during the Halloween season.
Halloween Land Train Ride
Climb aboard our Halloween-themed land train, a spooky ride that takes you on a thrilling tour around the local area. Wear your best costume and settle in for a festive ride filled with Halloween decorations, lively music, and a bit of eerie fun. It’s the perfect way to kick off your Halloween celebrations in style.
Pumpkin Carving Competition
Unleash your creativity in our pumpkin carving competition, and bring your spookiest, funniest, or most unique designs to life as you transform your pumpkin into a Halloween masterpiece. Whether you’re a beginner or a carving pro, all ages are welcome to join.
Costume Contest
Halloween wouldn’t be complete without costumes, so don’t forget to come dressed as your favourite character, scary monster, or magical creature, and join our costume contest… Prizes will be awarded to the best costumes!
Colouring Contest
Our Halloween Colouring Contest is perfect for the little ones to get creative. We’ll have a variety of Halloween-themed colouring sheets available, letting kids’ imaginations run wild with colours. Once completed, the best creations will be displayed, and winners will receive special Halloween treats and prizes.
Family Friendly Halloween Activities In Looe
There are plenty of family-friendly Halloween events in wider Looe for children and parents alike to experience together! Discover what you can get up to below.
Fireworks Display at Tencreek Holiday Park
Just up the road from The Bay Talland, the fun continues with a spectacular fireworks display at Tencreek Holiday Park. Head over at 7:30 PM to watch the night sky light up with dazzling colours. Entry is £5 for adults, and kids under 16 get in free—just pay at the gate. It’s the perfect way to top off your Halloween festivities and kick off the upcoming bonfire season with a bang.
Pumpkin Patch & Halloween Maze of Horrors
For a thrilling Halloween experience that’s perfect for the whole family, head to The Cornish Maize Maze at Smeaton Farm, an autumn adventure that promises fun, and surprises. Start your day in the Pumpkin Patch, where you can pick out the perfect pumpkin to take home, then brave the Halloween Maze of Horrors in the dark, before finishing off your journey at the cafe to enjoy a nice warm drink.
Halloweden
This October half-term, the Eden Project is transforming into a world of Halloween thrills and creepy-crawly excitement with Halloweden! Running from 26 October to 3 November 2024, this event is packed with family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained.
The Magnificent Minibeast Show presented by ZooLab lets you get up close to extraordinary creatures like giant African snails, Chilean tarantulas, and more. These daily shows give you and your little ones plenty of chances to experience these incredible animals up close. Best of all, they’re drop-in shows, so no need to pre-book.
From 10:30 am to 4 pm each day, the Bug Fair has plenty of hands-on activities for the whole family. Test your bravery with sticky spider slingshots, try your luck at slimy snail racing, and dive into tiny crafts that celebrate the wonders of the insect world.
Take an adventure through the Rainforest Biome on a Mega-Beast Safari! Follow a trail of larger-than-life minibeast sculptures created by Studio ROOF, and learn about the unique creatures of the rainforest. From the eerie sounds of the ghost crab to the intricate webs of orb weaver spiders, this immersive trail will transport you to a world of nature’s most interesting critters.
Finally, add a touch of winter magic to your Halloween visit with a spin on Cornwall’s only ice rink, located right at the Eden Project. Whether you’re an experienced skater or a first-timer, lacing up your skates is a perfect way to kick off the season.
Scary Halloween Experiences For Adults In Looe
For those who are older and would love a good scare this spooky season, we’ve picked out some horrifying experiences in Looe for you to attend – if you dare.
Bodmin Jail
This Halloween, Bodmin Jail invites you to step into the eerie shadows of Cornwall’s dark history. Known for its spine-chilling atmosphere and haunted past, the jail transforms into a realm of the supernatural, where you’ll encounter the whispers of former inmates and feel the unsettling presence of those long gone. They have plenty of different experiences, from Ghost Hunting to the thrilling Basement Challenge.
Scare Asylum
Looking for a Halloween experience that’s guaranteed to terrify? Scare Asylum at Raze the Roof is not for the faint of heart. Forget about pumpkin carving and spooky stories—this live entertainment scare maze is a full-throttle horror experience designed to keep you on edge from start to finish.
Prepare yourself to navigate dark, twisted corridors with live scare actors lurking around every corner, ready to deliver heart-pounding scares. With nonstop jumps, unexpected twists, and eerie atmospheres, the Scare Asylum promises an intense, immersive experience that will test your bravery.
So, join us for a Halloween to remember at The Bay Talland in Looe. Whether you’re carving pumpkins, parading in costumes, or watching fireworks, this event has something for everyone. Book your stay in one of our luxury cottages today.
